[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 2514 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 2514
To authorize the transfer of funds for foreign countries to participate
in international peacekeeping or peace enforcement operations, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 9, 2004
Mr. Lugar introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
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A BILL
To authorize the transfer of funds for foreign countries to participate
in international peacekeeping or peace enforcement operations, and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``The Global Peacekeeping Operations
Initiative Act of 2004''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) The need for effective peacekeeping troops has grown
worldwide, especially in Africa.
(2) Peacekeeping operations in Africa have grown from
24,000 peacekeepers in 2002 to 40,000 peacekeepers in 2004 and
immediate future requirements in Sudan and Burundi will
significantly increase the need for peacekeepers.
(3) Conflicts in Sierra Leone, Ethiopia/Eritrea, Cote
d'Ivoire, Liberia, Burundi, the Congo, and the Sudan have
devastated the continent and set back economic and social
progress for millions of Africans.
(4) African leaders, through the New Partnership for
Africa's Development, have placed solving conflicts and
managing post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction efforts
on the continent as among their highest priorities.
(5) The African Union recently signed a protocol outlining
its responsibility for peace and security on the continent and
highlighting the importance of the organization's continuing
partnership with the member states of the Group of Eight and
the rest of the developed world.
(6) The member states of the Group of Eight have had a
longstanding interest, expressed at both the Kananaskis and
Evian summits, in providing technical and financial assistance
to sustain and strengthen African peacekeeping capacity.
(7) The Group of Eight summit held in Sea Island, Georgia,
in June 2004, resulted in the members of the Group of Eight
pledging to train at least 75,000 international peacekeepers
over the next several years and develop a plan to provide
logistical support around the world.
(8) The United States has recognized the importance and
value of professional training of international peacekeepers
through several programs including the Africa Crisis Response
Initiative and the African Contingency Operations and Training
Assistance programs.
(9) The Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative is a
significant United States contribution to fulfilling the
commitment of the Group of Eight and to supporting the
aspirations of African leaders as such leaders pursue peace and
prosperity on the continent.
SEC. 3. ASSISTANCE FOR FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO ENGAGE IN PEACEKEEPING
OPERATIONS.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State,
may transfer funds to the Secretary of State to provide assistance to
military or security forces in a foreign country to enhance the
capability of such country to participate in an international
peacekeeping or peace enforcement operation.
(b) Types of Assistance.--Assistance provided under subsection (a)
may be used to provide equipment, supplies, training, or funding.
(c) Additional Authority.--The authority to provide assistance
under this section is in addition to any other authority to provide
assistance to a foreign country or the military or security forces of
such country.
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